Entrepreneurship ecosystems and women entrepreneurs: a social capital and network approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 475-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xaver Neumeyer ◽  
Susana C. Santos ◽  
António Caetano ◽  
Pamela Kalbfleisch
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Network Approach ◽  
Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

scholarly journals NETWORKING AS A COMPONENT OF FORMING SOCIAL CAPITAL: THE ECONOMIC ASPECT

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoia Halushka ◽  
Nafus Inna
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Economic Importance ◽  
Economic Aspect ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Network Approach ◽  
Service Oriented

The article analyzes the nature and economic importance of social networks as one of the components of social capital. It is shown that the economic component of social capital is associated with the ability to obtain certain economic benefits from its use. Mechanisms for the accumulation of social capital contain the involvement in these processes of all its components - trust, norms, values, social networks. The network approach of J. Coleman to substantiation of economic essence of social capital is analyzed. The necessity, possibility and directions of influence of social networks on formation and increase of efficiency of social capital have been proved. The types of social networks and the possibilities of their influence on creation of connecting, horizontally-integrating and vertically integrating social capital are revealed. The rating of social networks and examples of their use to increase the efficiency of functioning of social capital are given. It is proved that networks are formed not chaotically, but purposefully, given the subjective vision of the feasibility of such interaction, and their use can have both positive and negative consequences. The possibility of using social networks to form a service-oriented state is indicated.

Intangible resources and the growth of women businesses

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia Ayorkor Sallah ◽  
Livingstone Divine Caesar
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Intangible Assets ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intangible Resources ◽  
Reputational Capital

Purpose Intangible assets are widely considered as key success factors for the growth of businesses in various economies. While the relationship between intangible assets or resources and business growth or performance have been extensively researched in advanced economies, there is limited understanding of the complexity of the phenomenon in developing/emerging markets. In Ghana specifically, there is a dearth of research on the impact of intangible assets on the growth of women businesses. Consequently, this paper aims to investigate how intangible assets available to women entrepreneurs contribute to the performance of their businesses. Design/methodology/approach Using an exploratory sequential research design (a type of mixed methods design), the data collection was organized into two main phases. The first phase was the qualitative phase where nine respondents were interviewed, and the responses were analysed using thematic analysis. The second phase was the quantitative phase where some 264 questionnaires were collected and analysed using multiple regression analysis. Findings Specifically, the findings focused on three intangible resources: social capital, human capital and reputational capital. The study found that, social, human and reputational capital all significantly contributed to the growth of women businesses. The study also showed a positive and significant effect of social capital, reputational capital and human capital on business growth. Practical implications These findings have implications for women entrepreneurs in Ghana. If they must grow their businesses, then using intangible assets alone may not be able to deliver growth in the required proportions. Serious consideration must be given to the significant impact of intra and extra industry networking and the social competency skills of the entrepreneur. The rationality of this assertion hinges on the findings made from this study that social competence can be effectively used to further enhance the effects of the value of one’s intangible assets. Originality/value Policymakers in Sub-Saharan Africa and specifically Ghana have accorded high priority to private sector entrepreneurship towards reduction in the dependence of the citizenry on government for jobs. Perhaps, this paper adds to the growing body of knowledge on female entrepreneurship in Ghana to understand how intangible assets available to women entrepreneurs contribute to the performance of their businesses.

Social Capital as Network Capital: Looking at the Role of Social Networks among Not-For-Profits

2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 39-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Prell
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Network Approach ◽  
Building Trust ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Network Approach ◽  
Unique Context

Social capital's rise in popularity is a phenomenon many have noted (Kadushin, 2006; Warde and Tampubolon, 2002; Portes, 1998). Although the concept is a relatively old one, it is the works of Bourdieu (1986), Coleman (1988; 1990), and Putnam (1993, 2000) that often get credited for popularizing the concept. These three, while sharing a view that social networks are important for social groups and society, place differing levels of emphasis on the role of networks in building trust or the exchange of various types of resources. In this paper, I briefly revisit these three theorists, and the criticisms each have received, to provide background for discussing recent research on social capital from a social networks approach. The social network approach is then applied to my own case study looking at the relations among not-for-profits, and special attention is given to the unique context of not-for-profits, and how this context might elaborate or challenge current thoughts on social, aka ‘network’ capital. A final discussion is also given to some measurement problems with the network approach to social capital.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial Competencies and Business Success Among Women Entrepreneurs: Social Capital As A Moderating Effect

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Hanif Baharudin ◽  
Wan Mohamad Firdaus Mohamad ◽  
Mohamad Sayuti Salleh ◽  
Mohammad Ikram Ramzi ◽  
Azim Izzuddin Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Entrepreneurial Competencies

scholarly journals Impact of Social Capital (SC) on Business Performance (BP) of Muslim Women Entrepreneurs (MWEs) in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka (EPSL)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 7541-7548
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Muslim Women ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
The Impact

Social capital (SC) is vital in the form of networks since it acts as an agent for change of information and resources that can enhance the success or continued existence of women owned business entities. This study aims to examine the impact of SC on business performance (BP) of Muslim women entrepreneurs (MWEs) in small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka (EPSL). SC was measured with the dimensions of familial affiliation such as parents and or husband if married or support from any other family members, someone who acts as a role model, economic status during childhood and non-familial affiliations such as business associated or trade associations. Structured questionnaire was used as the data collection technique with the sampling frame of 260 respondents using simple random sampling technique. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with AMOS as the data analysis technique while employing SPSS 23.0. The analysis of the structural model showed that, non-familial affiliation had a significant and positive relationship with business performance of Muslim women entrepreneurs where as familial affiliation did not significantly influence on business performance of Muslim women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. In most of the conservative Islamic families, women are not often allowed go out of their homes and mix with their counter parts independently. This situation can be observed in Sri Lanka Muslim families specially, in the Eastern Province where majority come from rural areas. However, those who can break this situation and were able to make affiliation with the business associates and other related bodies could enhance their business performance. Muslim women entrepreneurs, trade chambers and decision making authorities may use this finding of the study as a template to gain insight in to the factors influencing social capital on business performance of Sri Lankan MWEs.

Organizational Learning as a Social Process

2017 ◽  
pp. 132-155
Author(s):  
Jieun You ◽  
Junghwan Kim ◽  
Sarah M Miller
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Social Process ◽  
Methodological Framework ◽  
Network Approach ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Learning Research

This chapter discusses about application of social capital and network approach to organizational learning research and practice. The shift of organizational learning perspective from a technical or system-structural perspective to a social or interpretative perspective highlights that organizational learning process is socially embedded and is based on social interaction/relationships. Social capital and network theories provides a conceptual framework to explain how organizational learning takes place as well as identifies social and network factors influencing organizational learning. Thus, the chapter provides implications for establishing a conceptual and methodological framework to describe and evaluate an organizational learning process by extensively reviewing the recent organizational learning research adopting social capital and network approach.

Mentalpreneurial Differences and Similarities

2015 ◽  
pp. 263-277
Author(s):  
Joseph Ofori-Dankwa ◽  
Kwame Boasiako Omane-Antwi
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Family Businesses ◽  
Relative Lack ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Ease Of Doing Business ◽  
Business Freedom

This chapter identifies several challenges and positive trends that family businesses in Africa face. The challenges include relative lack of capital, lack of business freedom, and the high levels of corruption. Positive trends identified include infrastructural projects associated with the Chinese investments in Africa, the role of technology as a catalyst in helping social capital build-up of women entrepreneurs, and the strong correlation of good governance factors with indicators of ease of doing business. This chapter also identifies several similarities and the few differences that American and Ghanaian entrepreneurs face. Implications for research and lessons for prospective entrepreneurs are provided.

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